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Dr. Thad Stephens, MD
Kansas City, MO
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Stephens, Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist in Kansas City, MO?
Dr. Thad Stephens, MD is an Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Kansas City, MO with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Stephens graduated from University of Wales in Great Britain. Dr. Stephens is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Stephens’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Stephens’s office at (816) 943-5690.
Where did Dr. Stephens go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Wales in Great Britain
What languages does Dr. Stephens speak?
Dr. Stephens and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Stephens treat?
As an Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Stephens diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Stephens. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- External Surgical Wound Opening
- Wounds and Injuries
- External wound dehiscence
- Surgical incision separation
- Outer wound rupture
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8131XD: Disruption of external operation (surgical) wound, not elsewhere classified, subsequent encounter
- T8131XA: Disruption of external operation (surgical) wound, not elsewhere classified, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Chronic Venous Insufficiency
- Vascular Disease
- CVI
- Venous Reflux Disease
- Leg Vein Incompetence
- Peripheral Venous Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I872: Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Foot
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Foot Wound
- Foot Sore from Diabetes
- Diabetic Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
Also known as:
- Pressure Sore
- Pressure Sores
- Bed Sore
- Decubitus Ulcer
- Pressure Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- L89154: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 4
Also known as:
- Lymphedema
- Lymphatic Swelling
- Fluid Retention in Limbs
- Chronic Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- I890: Lymphedema, not elsewhere classified
What procedures does Dr. Stephens perform?
As an Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Stephens performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Stephens. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Skin Substitute Graft (Small Wound)
- Wound Debridement
- Skin Substitute Graft Application
- Skin and Tissue Debridement
- Skin Substitute Graft Application (Additional Area)
- Artificial Skin Graft
- Wound Skin Replacement
- Bioengineered Skin Application
- Surgical Wound Cleaning
- Tissue Removal from Wound
- Dead Tissue Removal
- Skin Replacement Procedure
- Wound Covering Application
- Wound Cleaning
- Surgical Debridement
- Subcutaneous Tissue Debridement
- Wound Covering with Skin Substitute
CPT Codes:
- 15271: Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; first 25 sq cm or less wound surface area
- 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
- 15272: Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; each additional 25 sq cm wound surface area, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 11045: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 15274: Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area greater than or equal to 100 sq cm; each additional 100 sq cm wound surface area, or part thereof, or each additional 1% of body area of infants and children, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Skin Substitute Graft (Small Area)
- Skin Substitute Graft (Large Area)
- Skin Substitute Graft (Additional Area)
- Artificial Skin Graft
- Wound Covering Application
- Skin Replacement Surgery
- Artificial skin graft
- Wound covering application
- Skin replacement for large wounds
- Bio-engineered Skin Graft
CPT Codes:
- 15275: Application of skin substitute graft to face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet, and/or multiple digits, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; first 25 sq cm or less wound surface area
- 15273: Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area greater than or equal to 100 sq cm; first 100 sq cm wound surface area, or 1% of body area of infants and children
- 15276: Application of skin substitute graft to face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet, and/or multiple digits, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; each additional 25 sq cm wound surface area, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Skin Biopsy (Punch)
- Skin Biopsy
- Punch Biopsy
- Skin Lesion Biopsy
- Dermal Punch Biopsy
- Shave Biopsy
- Tangential Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 11104: Punch biopsy of skin (including simple closure, when performed); single lesion
- 11102: Tangential biopsy of skin (eg, shave, scoop, saucerize, curette); single lesion
Also known as:
- Drainage of Fluid Collection
- Incision and Drainage
- Hematoma Drainage
- Seroma Drainage
CPT Codes:
- 10140: Incision and drainage of hematoma, seroma or fluid collection
Also known as:
- Abscess Drainage
- Abscess
- Incision and Drainage (I&D)
- Boil Lancing
- Cyst Drainage
- Skin Abscess Removal
CPT Codes:
- 10060: Incision and drainage of abscess (eg, carbuncle, suppurative hidradenitis, cutaneous or subcutaneous abscess, cyst, furuncle, or paronychia); simple or single
Also known as:
- Multi-Layer Leg Compression Wrap
- Compression Bandage Application
- Leg Compression System
- Ankle and Foot Compression
CPT Codes:
- 29581: Application of multi-layer compression system; leg (below knee), including ankle and foot
Does Dr. Stephens accept my insurance?
Dr. Stephens accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (816) 943-5690 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Stephens accept in Kansas City, MO?
Dr. Stephens in Kansas City, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City
Centene
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
MedImpact
OptumRx
State of Missouri
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Stephens' office located?
Dr. Thad Stephens' Primary Practice
930 Carondelet Dr Ste 200
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 943-5690
What is Dr. Stephens's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Stephens's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1053310938.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Stephens?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Stephens
What is Dr. Thad Stephens's specialty?
Dr. Stephens is a Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist near Kansas City, MO. Physicians specializing in Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine, who may come from various specialties such as preventive medicine or emergency medicine, treat conditions like decompression illness, diving accidents, carbon monoxide poisoning, gas gangrene, non-healing wounds, radiation and burn tissue damage, and bone infections using hyperbaric oxygen therapy. These specialists also consult with other physicians on hyperbaric chamber operations, evaluate risks, and implement preventive measures to safeguard divers and individuals working in altered atmospheric conditions from disease and disability. Contact Dr. Stephens to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Thad Stephens affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Stephens is affiliated with Menorah Medical Center, Overland Park Regional Medical Center, The University of Kansas Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Thad Stephens accepting new patients in Kansas City, MO?
Yes, Dr. Thad Stephens is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Thad Stephens offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Stephens's office at (816) 943-5690 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Thad Stephens?
Please contact Dr. Stephens's office at (816) 943-5690 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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